£22.50
Date 26/07/1953
London Festival Hall – United States America Air Force Band 1953
An original programme for a charity concert at the Festival Hall, London, on 26 July 1953, given by the United States Air Force Band with the American Legion.
Coming just weeks after the Coronation, the visit of the USAF Band reflected the close transatlantic ties of the post-war years.
A distinctive piece of military music and Anglo-American history for collectors of concert programmes and theatre memorabilia.
| Production | Charity Concert |
|---|---|
| Venue | Festival Hall – London |
| Cast | United States Air Force Band, USAF Band American Legion. |
Condition: V Good, cfld, lcr
Did you know?
- The United States Air Force Band was formed in 1941 and is based in Washington, D.C.
- The Royal Festival Hall opened in 1951 as the centrepiece of the Festival of Britain.
- The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place on 2 June 1953, a few weeks before this concert.
SKU: T01909
